Man arrested after laser shone at police helicopter during Wellingborough missing person search

May 20, 2023

A man has been arrested after a laser was shone at a police helicopter in Wellingborough during the hunt for a missing person.

The incident happened last night (May 25) at about 9.20pm, when the National Police Air Service helicopter was called out to help police look for a missing person in the town.

During the search, a green laser was pointed in their direction on ‘multiple occasions’.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "Shining a laser at a police helicopter, or indeed any aircraft, is exceptionally dangerous, and we will always pursue action against anyone who makes the reckless decision to do so."

Officers arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the incident who has been bailed pending further enquiries.